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Pennsylvania State Test Practice

Build Pennsylvania assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering PSSA ELA, mathematics, and science, Keystone Exams, PASA DLM, ACCESS for ELLs, evidence, data, and problem solving.

Pennsylvania state test practice sets

This Pennsylvania State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover PSSA English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8, PSSA science for Grades 5 and 8, Keystone Exams, PASA DLM, ACCESS for ELLs, Alternate ACCESS, evidence, data, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • PSSA English language arts and mathematics practice for Grades 3–8
  • PSSA science practice for Grades 5 and 8
  • Keystone Exam practice for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature
  • PASA DLM alternate assessment practice for eligible students in English language arts, mathematics, and science
  • ACCESS for ELLs and Alternate ACCESS practice across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for English Learners in Grades K–12
  • Assessment anchors, eligible content, accommodations, source-year, and testing-window review

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the prompt carefully, use the evidence or mathematical model provided, select the best answer, and review the explanation after every question.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It is not an official Pennsylvania Department of Education item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, or substitute for current state guidance.

Pennsylvania assessment programs and testing windows can change by source year. Check current PSSA guidance, Keystone Exam guidance, PASA guidance, and ACCESS for ELLs guidance before publishing or using a study guide.

For the broader Pennsylvania assessment category, visit Pennsylvania State Assessments or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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Pennsylvania State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Pennsylvania state test practice set on pssa mathematics and science, with answers and explanations.

Read each question carefully, use the passage, data, science evidence, equation, language context, or assessment information provided, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

In the number 6,482, what is the value of the digit 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 400.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The 4 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 400.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

The 4 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 400.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 7 × 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 56.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Seven groups of eight equal 56.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Seven groups of eight equal 56.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A rectangle is 8 units long and 5 units wide. What is its area?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 40 square units.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Area is length times width: 8 times 5 equals 40 square units.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of x in x + 17 = 29?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Subtract 17 from both sides to find x = 12.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which observation shows that a plant is responding to light?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Its stem bends toward a window..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Bending toward light is observable evidence of a plant response.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Bending toward light is observable evidence of a plant response.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which change is an example of energy being transferred as heat?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A metal spoon becomes warm in hot soup..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The warm soup transfers thermal energy to the spoon.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

The warm soup transfers thermal energy to the spoon.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which source would be a primary source for learning about a community event from one hundred years ago?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A letter written by a person who attended the event..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: A letter written at the time provides direct historical evidence.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

A letter written at the time provides direct historical evidence.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which action best demonstrates a civic responsibility in a classroom community?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Listening to others and helping follow a fair agreement..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Respectful participation and cooperation support a fair community.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Respectful participation and cooperation support a fair community.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which Pennsylvania grades receive PSSA science assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Grade 5 and Grade 8.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: PDE identifies PSSA science for Grades 5 and 8.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

PDE identifies PSSA science for Grades 5 and 8.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What should a student do when a science item presents a phenomenon and asks for evidence?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Use observations or data from the phenomenon to support the explanation..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, evidence, language domain, or assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Evidence from the presented phenomenon supports a scientific explanation.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, science relationship, language domain, or Pennsylvania assessment context described.

Evidence from the presented phenomenon supports a scientific explanation.

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Frequently asked questions about Pennsylvania State Test Practice

Which Pennsylvania grades take PSSA English language arts and mathematics?

Current PDE information identifies PSSA English language arts and mathematics for Grades 3–8.

Which Pennsylvania grades take PSSA science?

Current PDE information identifies PSSA science for Grade 5 and Grade 8.

Which subjects are included in the Keystone Exams?

Current PDE materials identify Algebra I, Biology, and Literature as Keystone subjects.

What are PASA DLM and ACCESS?

PASA DLM is Pennsylvania’s alternate academic assessment for eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities. ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS measure English language proficiency for English Learners in Grades K–12.

Are these official Pennsylvania assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use Pennsylvania Department of Education and WIDA resources for current blueprints, testing windows, accessibility supports, score information, and participation requirements.